Gell Canol, Criccieth welcomes you through a cosy entrance hall, with plenty of room for muddy boots and coats after a day on the coast. The sociable kitchen / diner is well-equipped, offering generous storage and a handsome dining table with additional seating. Beyond, the beautiful double-height lounge invites you to relax, with exposed brickwork, sturdy timber beams and a wood burner set within a stone inglenook fireplace, plus a Smart TV for cosy evenings in.
Step outside to the enclosed garden, where feature planting and outdoor furniture create a peaceful spot to while away sunny afternoons, while the charming games room, complete with football table and dartboard, promises hours of family fun. Three comfortable bedrooms await: a stylish double with its own en-suite shower room downstairs, and upstairs a characterful twin with an additional sofa leading through to a further double, both tucked beneath sloping beamed ceilings with skylights perfect for stargazing. Private parking is available for two cars.
Imagine mornings spent wandering the nine acres of wildlife-rich grounds, spotting hares, pheasants and badgers along the mown paths, before heading into Criccieth for fish and chips by the sea. Afternoons might mean sandy beach days or castle exploring, while evenings call for a crackling fire in the inglenook, a game of darts in the games room, and the hush of starlit skies glimpsed through the bedroom skylights above.
Gell Canol, Criccieth sits just over a kilometre from the Victorian seaside town of Criccieth, with its sandy beach, historic 13th-century castle and selection of pubs and restaurants, yet is tucked away amid nine peaceful acres for complete tranquillity. Nature lovers will delight in Glaslyn Wildlife (Osprey) near Prenteg (10 km) where ospreys can be spotted nesting in the reserve. Llanfair Slate Caverns (14 km) offers an atmospheric underground journey into Wales' industrial heritage, while Zip World Llechwedd (22 km) delivers heart-pounding zip line adventures through former slate caverns. Foel Farm Park (25 km) is a wonderful family attraction with farm animals, tractor rides and a chocolate workshop.
Venture further afield to discover more of North Wales' finest historic sites. Beaumaris Gaol and Courthouse (46 km) offers a fascinating and sometimes chilling glimpse into Victorian justice, with preserved cells and courtroom intact. Conwy Castle (47 km) is one of Wales' most magnificent medieval fortresses, its towering walls and turrets dominating the historic walled town below. Gwinllan Conwy Vineyard, near Mochdre (50 km), rounds things off nicely with vineyard tours and wine tasting amid beautiful Welsh countryside, perfect for a relaxed afternoon of sampling local vintages.
The historic town of Caernarfon, 23 kilometres from the cottage, is home to its own magnificent UNESCO World Heritage castle, alongside a charming harbour and an array of independent shops and cafes. Meanwhile, the picturesque village of Betws-y-Coed, a 34-kilometre drive into the heart of Snowdonia, is a haven for walkers and nature lovers, with waterfalls, ancient woodland and excellent outdoor pursuits shops lining its pretty streets.
